BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
72 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
730 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.76 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.49 m
BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
